Recent Obituaries
Laverne Hueske
Jan 3, 2013
LaVerne Dannhaus Hueske, 95, widow of W. O. "Chick" Dannhaus and Nolan Hueske, passed away January 3, 2013 at LaRoche Manor in Brenham. Mrs. Hueske was born in Beasley, Texas on November 13, 1917 to Willie and Alma Meyer Lueckemeyer. She was baptized May 12, 1917 in Beasley and confirmed March 20, 1932 at St. James Lutheran Church of...

Jacob Gaskamp
Jan 3, 2013
Jacob Henry Gaskamp, 81, of Brenham, passed away January 3, 2012 in Bryan. Born February 6, 1931 in Brenham to Gus and Clara Seilheimer Gaskamp, he attended area schools, and later became a member of the Texas National Guard. Survivors include daughter, Shirley Cryan of Burton; son Curtis Gaskamp and daughter-in-law Terry Ruthstrom of Brenham; grandchildren: Nina Miller, Anthony...

Jimmy Klehm
Jan 2, 2013
Jimmy Lee Klehm, 56, of La Grange, passed away January 2, 2013 in St. David''s Hospital in Austin, surrounded by his two loving children. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Memorial Oaks Chapel, with Rev. Nate Hill officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m....

Lyman Strietzel
Dec 31, 2012
Lyman "Pug" Douglas Strietzel passed away December 31, 2012 in Brenham, Tx. At the age of 82, while visiting his daughter and son-in-law. Affectionately known as "Pug" to all his family and friends, he was born February 25, 1938 in rural Rolla ND, the eighth child of Lota and Fredrick Strietzel. "Pug" was united in marriage to Marilyn Loretta...
Roger Kerr
Dec 28, 2012
Roger Lee Kerr, 76 of Brenham, Tx, entered his eternal home in Jesus Christ, December 28, 2012, at his home. Roger was born, in Roznov on a farm outside of Warrenton, Tx, in Fayette County. He served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed in Iceland as a member of the Iceland Air...
Sue Grauke
Dec 27, 2012
Sue Nell Taylor Grauke, 92, of Brenham, slipped away quietly in her sleep to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of December 27, 2012. Visitation will be at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 30, 2012, at Brenham''s First Baptist Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. and will be led by Rev. Troy...
T. Wimberly
Dec 26, 2012
T.W. Wimberly, 86, of Burton, died December 26, 2012 in Scott and White Hospital in Brenham. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 29 in St. John''s United Church of Christ in Burton with Pastor Glen Schoeneberg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, December 28...
Arthur Kochwelp
Dec 26, 2012
Funeral services for Arthur Fritz Dick Kochwelp, 88, husband of Evelyn Heine Kochwelp, are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, December 29, 2012 in St. Paul Lutheran Church of Rehburg, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Pastor Denise Seymour will officiate. The family will receive friends and relatives Friday evening from 4:30 until 6:30 at Memorial Oaks Chapel....
Dellie Herrmann
Dec 22, 2012
We remember Dellie Mae Haevischer Herrmann, daughter of Fritz and Wela Glaeser Haevischer. She was born on November 15, 1931 in Bleiblerville, Austin County, Texas. Dellie was baptized on April 3, 1932 by Rev. J Appel and confirmed on October 14, 1944 by Rev Walter Wolf both at the Salem Welcome Lutheran Church. She attended the Concordia School at...

Fred Pena
Dec 18, 2012
Funeral services for Fred Pena, 56, husband of Gaila Clarke Pena, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Friday, December 21, 2012 at St. Mary''s Catholic Church in Brenham, with Father Ernesto Elizondo officiating. Burial will take place in the Masonic Cemetery in Chappell Hill. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel, with a...
Henry Ellermann
Dec 18, 2012
Henry Al Ellermann, 81, of Brenham, died December 18, 2012 in Brenham Nursing and Rehab. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, December 22, 2012 in St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Sandy Hill, with Rev. Kris Brower officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 until 7:30 Friday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel....

Fred Seidel
Dec 17, 2012
Fred William Seidel, 88, husband of Blanche Landua Seidel, died December 17, 2012 in Scott and White Hospital in Brenham. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2012 in St. Paul''s Lutheran Church of Brenham, with Pastors Phil Fenton and Kindlee Lund officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery. The family will receive friends and...

Donald Zetik
Dec 16, 2012
Donald Frank Zetik, Sr. passed away December 16, 2012 in Tulsa, OK. He was born November 28, 1938 to Sylvester and Milady Zetik in Brenham. He is preceded in death by his parents, as well as his sister, Janet Zetik Gerke. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ruthie; children, Don Zetik, Jr. and Debbie Kurtz, and...

Gertrude Kubeczka
Dec 14, 2012
Gertrude Ann Kubeczka, 94, of High Hope Care Center, formerly of Houston, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012. Gertrude was born Feb. 10, 1918 on the family farm in Chappell Hill, Texas. In 1934, she moved to Houston and retired from Kroger''s after 28 years. Gertrude is survived by her brother, Victor Kubeczka, sisters Valerie Cegelski, Caroline Holub, and...

Peggy Huggins
Dec 11, 2012
Peggy Joyce Taylor Huggins, 73, left to be with her heavenly father on December 11, 2012, in Scott & White Hospital, Brenham, Texas. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 14, 2012 at Cornerstone Christian Center with Pastor John Paul Cruz officiating. Burial will follow in Bear Creek Cemetery, Bertram, Texas. The family will receive friends and...

Laverne Ross
Dec 11, 2012
Funeral services for LaVerne L. Ross of Brenham, widow of Roland R. "Bunk" Ross, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, December 14, 2012 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Phillipsburg, with Pastor Robert Sorenson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives Thursday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Memorial Oaks...

Dr. King
Dec 11, 2012
Dr. Earl E. King, 79, of Bryan, was called home by his Heavenly Father on December 11, 2012, following a long hard fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was at home with his children. Earl was born in Miami, FL on February 26, 1933 to Eugene Julius and Elsa Charlotte Drews King. Earl married Marcella Irene Brewer on August...
Travis Bevers
Dec 10, 2012
Travis Lee Bevers, 50, of Chappell Hill, TX, died Dec. 10, 2012, at Scott and White Hospital in Brenham. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 14 at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Chappell Hill, in its new building at FM 2447 and U.S. Hwy. 290. Rev. David Beckworth, Jack Faulkner and Bill Montgomery will officiate. Burial...
Elvera Weiser
Dec 8, 2012
Elvera Rudloff Nelson Weiser, 92, passed away December 8, 2012, in Ganado, Texas. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday December, 12, 2012 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelby with Pastor Linda Mosley officiating. Burial will follow in Shelby Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives Tuesday at Memorial Oaks Chapel from 6 until 8 p.m....

John Mason
Dec 4, 2012
Funeral services for John Hoover Mason, 92, of Brenham, are scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Thursday, December 6, 2012 in Burton Baptist Church. Mr. Mason passed away December 2, 2012 in St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan. John Mason was born November 9, 1920 in Georgetown to John Huling and Irene Estelle King Mason. After high school, he entered...